Router Power Supplies keep dying despite changing Router
I'm absolutely mystified and I wonder if anyone has any suggestions.I've had 8 Router Power Supplies die in the last 3 weeks.I'm on Vodafone ADSL - a couple of months ago had to change phone number and...
View ArticleSonos/Alexa Integration with Edgerouter Lite
I have a new Sonos One (Gen 2) which supports Alexa integration. However, the Alexa integration doesn't work with my network. The Sonos works fine for streaming music (selected through iOS app) and...
View ArticleStructured cabling brackets for under house
HiJust wondering what people are using to manage cat5 and fibre runs under the house? I have mine hooked up over bolts.. But thinking something like saddle clamps would work like for pipes... But...
View ArticleUnifi AP_Outdoor Setup with Spark Fibre Broadband
Is there a way to hook up an Ubitiqity Unifi AP_Outdoor Setup with Spark Fibre Broadband using only the basic router and the AP?
View ArticleUnmanaged PoE switch as a satellite on a managed switch? Also PoE vs PoE+?
About to install a gate video intercom unit (Grandstream GDS3710 in hand, which is a PoE Class 3 device - requires 15.4 w port). Preference is to power via PoE. Our current network has a non-PoE...
View ArticleWhat are the recommend New Zealand NTP servers I should use? Trying to setup...
Would like to also know the Port and Interval please. Thanks.
View ArticleSetting up streaming xbox to pc from separate network than home. plz help
Hey guys, I've been trying to set it up so I can stream my xbox one x to my pc when I'm away from home. Currently it streams fine when I am on my home network but it's possible to do it from anywhere,...
View ArticleIs it possible to have Multiple routers attached to ONT
Hi there, I have recently had Fibre installed with spark/ chorus, my house has a box where the ONT sits and wires for ethernet to each room in the house. Currently I have had this set up as a daisy...
View ArticleUbiquiti AP's connection for new build
Hi I am doing a new build on a couple of acres and i have 3 AC-LR AP's and wanting to know if i connect there with a poe switch and ser them all with the same SSID when walking around with for example...
View ArticleGround floor or first floor for wireless access point?
We're having a 2-storey house built.I've asked for CAT6 cable upstairs in ceiling and also ground floor ceiling.For best coverage, would I install it in ground floor ceiling?Does the signal travel up...
View ArticleThe start of my 10G setup.
So wanted to start setting up a home 10G setup, do not want to go full out at the moment as don't need to.First connection will just be a peer to peer setup with a switch going in later.2 x Edimax...
View ArticleHuawei VDSL modem EchoLife DG8045 - Help
Good morning every oneOnly login to this modem by user accountLike... User : userPass : orangeuserI need to administrator account to full accessI tried many users account but all not workingModelHuawei...
View ArticlePossible to send packets to a multicast address over a VPN?
As per above, is it possible to send packets to a multicast address e.g 224.0.0.1 on a port number, over a VPN?
View ArticlePFsense newbie Spark VDSL configuration advice
Hi There,Just wondering if anyone else is running PFsense with a VDSL connection?I've been struggling to get any internet on my LAN interface and wonder if there is something I have overlooked? Setup...
View ArticleShow us your Comms Cupboard
Hey all,I'm after ideas and inspiration for a Comms Cupboard.So I'd love to see photos of your setup - from your in-wall cabinets, to dedicated rooms/cupboards or under your desk setups. This will be a...
View ArticleLove the powerline kit
After moving house I had to use a wifi connection to my wife's Dell Optiplex 780 that was positioned around a corner in the conservatory. Bought a PCI wifi card with aerials attached, installed it,...
View ArticleOrcon Wifi Help
Hi All,I put some effort in creating this diagram to explain my tests.What : - Orcon Gigabit Connection - Orcon Supplied NF18 Modem, default settings.Just moved into New Rental Property this Monday...
View ArticleVPN router recomendation
Hi our fibre internet provider is Spark and we have the connection coming into a HG659 modem. From here I have another router (bridge mode) for a separate network for our Mitsi heat pump wifi (it...
View ArticleRunning ethernet cable in same conduit as power to garage?
Right, now I have your attention I know it's not legal to do that with copper - but I am not clear if it's ok to do this with fibre... I had a quick look and can't believe how cheap fibre patch leads...
View ArticleMikrotik Wifi channels for New Zealand
Hopefully this will help someone. If you see any errors please PM me and I will fix it.Credits:RSM - Guidance on the use of 5 GHz devicesWikipedia - List of WLAN channels------/caps-man channeladd...
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